Introduced
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To lower the threshold for drunk driving offenses from a blood-alcohol-content (BAC) of .10 to .08 per 100 milliliters of blood, per 210 liters of breath, or per 67 milliliters of urine; and for impaired driving offences to a BAC of between .5 and .7 grams.
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which creates a new “high BAC” drunk driving crime for those with a blood alcohol level of .15 grams or more, and/or are under the influence of illegal drugs.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To incorporate technical wording changes which clarify but do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
To lower the threshold for drunk driving offenses from a blood-alcohol-content (BAC) of .10 to .08 per 100 milliliters of blood, per 210 liters of breath, or per 67 milliliters of urine; retain an impaired driving offence which would not necessarily be related to BAC, and create a new “high BAC” drunk driving crime for those with a blood alcohol level of .15 grams or more, and/or are under the influence of illegal drugs. This latter category would be subject to higher fines and double the license suspension period.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would place a 10-year sunset on the lower drunk driving blood alcohol content thresholds. The current thresholds would go back into effect in 2013 unless a new law is passed before then removing the sunset.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify language related to the 2013 sunset on the new BAC thresholds.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To lower the threshold for drunk driving offenses from a blood-alcohol-content (BAC) of .10 to .08 per 100 milliliters of blood, per 210 liters of breath, or per 67 milliliters of urine; retain an impaired driving offence which would not necessarily be related to BAC, and create a new “high BAC” drunk driving crime for those with a blood alcohol level of .15 grams or more, and/or are under the influence of illegal drugs. This latter category would be subject to higher fines and double the license suspension period. The current thresholds would go back into effect in 2013 unless a new law is passed before then removing this sunset.
Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
